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Celebrating 35 years of space-based observations of the Earth by the Landsat spacecraft and looking forward to sustaining the longest unbroken record of civil Earth observations of the land.

4/22/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Expresses appreciation to all of the dedicated scientists, engineers, and program personnel who have contributed to the successful development and operation of the Landsat program for the continuous collection of space-based observations of the Earth's land cover by Landsat spacecraft over the past 35 years. Looks forward to another 35 years of continuous Landsat-like observations of the Earth.

Urges the continuation of such program and its long-term and comprehensive record of collecting global land surface data so as to sustain Landsat's value to scientific research, especially the study of global and climate change, and to the multiple applied uses of Landsat data for societal benefit.

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  • 04/22/2008 - Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  • 04/22/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • 04/22/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 891.
  • 04/22/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 04/22/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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H.RES.891 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House04/23/2008